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Our school is set to lose our invaluable PSW next year because our enrollment will fall bellow the requirement of 600 students-a decision based purely on numbers, not need. This staff member is essential to our school community and losing her will directly impact the well being of our most vulnerable students.
Laura supported: All LAUSD Students Need Access to Psychiatric Social Workers (PSWs)!!!As a former high school student who at the time struggled (and still struggle) with severe major depression and suicidal ideation, I empathize with any student, staff, or faculty member of any educational institution that does not have easy and free access to psychiatric help from psychiatric social workers. The added pressure to this district to continue its enrollment requirements is an added struggle. There should be no minimum requirement for having PSWs ideally. LAUSD's students, staff, and faculty may not otherwise have access to psychiatric care without PSWs. This is extremely concerning!
Meredith supported: All LAUSD Students Need Access to Psychiatric Social Workers (PSWs)!!!My school is going to lose our amazing PSW next year because we fall just short of the current requirement (600 students). The impact this will have on our students is going to be devastating. LAUSD needs to take action immediately!
Kathryn supported: All LAUSD Students Need Access to Psychiatric Social Workers (PSWs)!!!I believe this position is needed because seeing and hearing what a lot of students are going through is needed to be heard. Had plenty of classmates growing up with some type of trauma for them. Especially in minority and lower-income neighborhoods. Disappointing how this position is under appreciated despite being some of the only people to make a difference in some kids choices and getting through some of the daily socioeconomic problems we can have. This is some people’s dream job and for it to be taken away is very upsetting. I’d recommend rethinking this decision before making it happen.
Randy supported: All LAUSD Students Need Access to Psychiatric Social Workers (PSWs)!!!You’re not alone — a community of supporters is ready to back you.
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